Security Operations Support Officer SC8 (Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, Odesa) Ukraine (roster)

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Career Opportunities: Security Operations Support Officer SC-8 |

Roster recruitment for multiple duty stations (Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, Odesa) | One year

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🚩 Vacancy Announcement n°: 291851

📢 Job Title: Security Operations Support Officer

📌Type of Contract: Service Contract

➡️ Unit / Division: Security Unit / WFP Ukraine

📍 Duty Station: Multiple duty stations (Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, Odesa)

➡️ Duration: 12 months (renewable)

⏰ Closing date: Tuesday 31 January, midnight (Ukraine Time)

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

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What will you do in this position?

To support the management of WFP’s security day-to-day operations to facilitate the effective delivery of programmes that meet food assistance needs and maintain the security and safety of WFP personnel, activities and facilities.

JOB PURPOSE

To support the management of WFP’s security day-to-day operations to facilitate the effective delivery of programmes that meet food assistance needs and maintain the security and safety of WFP personnel, activities and facilities.

Why work with us?

The war in Ukraine has left an estimated one in three families without enough food, rising to one in two in some areas of the East and South. More than 6 million Ukrainians have been internally displaced and more than 6 million have left the country. Many of those who remain have lost their livelihoods, especially in areas close to the front lines. Millions who fled their homes to the country’s West are preparing for long-term internal displacement. Many who have returned to liberated areas around the capital, Kyiv, are struggling to rebuild their lives, having run out of money or found their homes reduced to rubble.

WFP is quickly scaling up to support 4.7 million people per month inside Ukraine, using a flexible mix of food and cash assistance. We support people wherever they are, including in areas close to the front line.

This is an opportunity for an exciting and challenging role in a multicultural, hardworking, fun and interdisciplinary team. In addition, we offer:

➡️ Meaningful and impactful careers:

Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve

➡️ Continuous learning and training:

We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers

➡️ Multicultural and stimulating work environment:

We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger

Join us to make a difference in Ukraine, watch this video to know more about us!!

How can you make a difference?

1. Contribute to the security and safety contingency and continuity planning for the office supporting the standardization and implementation of plans and that emergency systems are regularly tested for WFP facilities in-country.
2. Liaise with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and the in-country security management apparatus and attend security operations management meetings, to ensure WFP management and staff are fully briefed on security matters in RB/CO.
3. In conjunction with WFP Field Security Division, provide operational support to the Country, Area and Field Offices for the achievement of Security Risk Management(SRM) and Residual Security Management (RSM)compliance.
4. Responsible for all facilities access control measures and procedures to ensure the safety and security of WFP staff and visitors in line with UNSMS best practices.
5. Provide support to the management of the security budget including procurement planning to facilitate efficient and cost-effective resources management.
6. Responsible for management of security equipment to ensure it is issued correctly, is in serviceable condition and is in compliance with the established security standards.
7. Maintain liaison with Human Resources Unit regarding a number of security staffing matters (e.g. recruitment, contract management, capacity building), to ensure compliance with the established WFP policies and procedures.
8. Collect information about local security developments, issues and potential impact upon WFP operations for the supervisor’s attention in order to support security and operational activities.
9. Prepare accurate and timely reports to contribute to the consistency of information presented to the senior managers.
10. Provide security orientation briefing to newly arrived staff to ensure staff are well-informed of local security conditions and procedures.
11. Support training activities as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
12. Support the supervisor during emergencies to meet changing needs.

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have for...

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE: Has supported projects and operational activities that maintain security operations functions and feed into overall strategic aims Has routinely provided coaching or training to new staff members within area of expertise Has collated data, assisted in analysis and drafting reports that inform security operations activities 1 Year of experience in the field of Security STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses. A diploma obtained from Military/Police Academy with qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree. Experience: Typically one year or more of progressively responsible professional experience in security management (relevant military, policy or corporate) and/or security risk management, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development. Experience in managing support staff. Knowledge & Skills: • Good theoretical understanding of security management concepts and principals with a knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes. • Ability to assimilate a range of information and make basic analyses to support the development of efficient solutions. • Good communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different situations and individuals. • Ability to contribute to and/or deliver effective briefing and training, assessing participant needs. • Knowledge of common business principals and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP-specific processes and systems. Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Ukrainian language.

Before you apply...

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting an inclusive work environment in which diversity is valued and where no form of discrimination is tolerated. We aim to achieve parity in our teams in Ukraine. Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply. CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.Bottom of Form

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.